Week Two

-Basics

• Start shooting.


• The the overall shot.


• Move in to tell the story.


• If your not close enough the image wont be good enough.


• Keep shooting untill the action is over.


• Arrive early and stay late.


• Meet the deadline.


• Back up.

-Angles and Perspective

• Low - Can give power to an image.


• High - You may need to hold you camera above your head. High angles can create vulnerability.

-Technical Strategies

• Preset the camera.


• Decide how you will frame the scene.


• Use auto focus.


• Stay on the subject.


• Anticipation/timing.


• Faces and hands capture emotion.

-Staying alive

• Stay mentally alert.


• Saftey training.


• Protective clothing, footwear etc.


• Get sleep.


• Water purifying tablets.


• Never gobackfor your camera.


• Know your limits take breaks.


• Know how to deal with stress.

-Features Vs. News

• News pictures are over in a day.


• Features pictures are timeless.